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Simont Braun is a leader in IP in Belgium and an expert in patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, know-how & trade secrets, geographical indications and plant varieties, as well as related fields such as food law, distributorship issues, competition, marketing and consumer protection (including personal data protection).

Complex patent litigation

A flexible team is dedicated to international and domestic patent litigation and has broad experience in the fields of life sciences & pharmaceuticals, chemicals, mechanical engineering and telecom. 

Trademark litigation 

Simont Braun handles many important trademark infringement cases for major industries active in various sectors.

Copyright 

Simont Braun has been representing for many years cable television operators. These companies constantly extend their services, and we guide them through landmark issues Simont Braun also assists several museums, art projects, a major music competition, artists and art collectors on contractual issues.

Design protection

Simont Braun has been litigating/advising several cases on EU designs and/or copyright on designs.

Gaming expertise

In 2020, Simont Braun has set up a multidisciplinary team dedicated to gaming, video games, e-sports and the entertainment industry at large. Our team is building an expert and comprehensive client journey to assist gaming/entertainment actors at every step of the development, collaboration, protection, licensing of their project.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Belgium

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simont Braun has a notable reputation for advising clients on the full range of contentious intellectual property matters, handling patent infringement, revocation and injunctive relief proceedings, as well as trade mark infringement and opposition proceedings. Team members also advise on disputes around copyright fees and anti-counterfeiting measures, as well as IP transfer agreements and standard-essential patents. The law firm acts for clients from the life sciences, manufacturing, food and beverage, and luxury goods sectors. Clients also benefit from the fact that members of the firm's dispute resolution practice are admitted to plead before the Belgian Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

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  • Simont Braun represented OGI Systems in patent infringement and validity proceedings against Sarine Technologies.

Strengths

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"The lawyers are really quick to answer."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"The team is very keen on the client's needs and requests, and so it is very good at high-profile cases but also very sensible on the human side."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"The level of service and responsiveness of Simont Braun was really strong. The tight deadlines were always met. The notes and reports were clear, precise and short, which we really appreciated."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"The team has a very high ability to handle complex matters while providing clear and and straightforward recommendations to clients."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

"Simont Braun is really good at building a clever and clear strategy, straightforward and accessible, and easy to communicate with in general."

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Fernand de Visscher
S
Fernand de Visscher
Head of Intellectual Property
S
Senior Statespeople

Fernand de Visscher has notable experience in patent disputes. He also advises clients on market authorisations for new products and trade mark litigation.

"I know him very well - he is very friendly and a good patent attorney."

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Emmanuel Cornu
1
Emmanuel Cornu
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1

Emmanuel Cornu stands out for his work in trade mark litigation, including representing clients in infringement and opposition proceedings. He also represents clients in patent disputes, as well as assisting with copyright issues and selective distribution agreements.

"He is a brilliant and trustworthy lawyer."

"Emmanuel Cornu is a very good adviser, I really enjoyed working with him."

"He is precise, methodical and meticulous and has real expertise in intellectual property."

"Emmanuel Cornu is a high-skilled and experienced IP lawyer."

"I don't think I could find someone else with this expertise, for me he's perfect."

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Eric De Gryse
2
Eric De Gryse
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2

Eric De Gryse is active in patent litigation, including assisting the owners of standard-essential patents with validity disputes. He also acts on trade mark infringement proceedings, copyright issues and patent transfer agreements.

"He is a great person to work with and has a very commercial approach."

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Michaël De Vroey
U
Michaël De Vroey
U
Up and Coming

Michaël De Vroey enters the rankings this year on the back of strong activity in trade mark, copyright and design right infringement proceedings.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Simont Braun

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Intellectual Property
Fernand de Visscher
S
Fernand de Visscher
Head of Intellectual Property
S
Senior Statespeople
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Emmanuel Cornu
1
Emmanuel Cornu
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1
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Eric De Gryse
2
Eric De Gryse
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
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Michaël De Vroey
U
Michaël De Vroey
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Emmanuel Cornu

Emmanuel Cornu

Head of Department

Eric De Gryse

Eric De Gryse

Head of Department

Fernand de Visscher

Fernand de Visscher

Head of Department

Julie Kever